What is mass drug administration (MDA)?
Mass drug administration (MDA) is the administration of antimalarial treatment to every member of a defined population or every person living in a defined geographical area (except those for whom the medicine in contraindicated) at approximately the same time and often at repeated intervals.
What is medication-assisted treatment (MAT)?
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.
What is mass fever treatment (MFT)?
Mass fever treatment (MFT), like MDA, refers to the treatment of malaria with a curative dose of an antimalarial drug within a well-defined population without testing, but unlike MDA, only persons with a fever are treated. MFT is a rapid measure that can be considered as part of an outbreak response.
What is mass screening and treatment for malaria?
Mass screening and treatment (MSAT) refers to screening all people in a population with an appropriate malaria diagnostic test and providing treatment to those with a positive test result.
Prevention
The most important thing you can do to help protect yourself and others from COVID-19 is to get vaccinated and get a booster when you are eligible.
Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of several treatments for early mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in high-risk patients
About therapeutic treatments
COVID-19 therapeutic treatments including monoclonal antibodies and antivirals can help lower the amount of virus in your body, protecting you from severe symptoms.
Information for providers
View guidance for health care providers including the Provider Referral Form and the COVID-19 Therapeutic Locator.
What drugs are approved by the FDA?
Drugs Approved or Authorized for Use 1 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved one drug, remdesivir (Veklury), to treat COVID-19. 2 The FDA can also issue emergency use authorizations#N#external icon#N#(EUAs) to allow healthcare providers to use products that are not yet approved, or that are approved for other uses, to treat patients with COVID-19 if certain legal requirements are met. 3 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed and regularly updates Treatment Guidelines#N#external icon#N#to help guide healthcare providers caring for patients with COVID-19, including when clinicians might consider using one of the products under an EUA.
What is the FDA approved drug?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved one drug, remdesivir (Veklury), to treat COVID-19. The FDA can also issue emergency use authorizations. external icon. (EUAs) to allow healthcare providers to use products that are not yet approved, or that are approved for other uses, to treat patients with COVID-19 if certain legal requirements ...
Can you get investigational treatment for a virus?
Your healthcare provider might recommend that you receive investigational treatment. For people at high risk of disease progression. The FDA has issued EUAs for a number of investigational monoclonal antibodies that can attach to parts of the virus.
Brain Tumor Surgery
Surgery is the most common treatment for brain tumors, and in a lot of cases it’s the only treatment needed. There are numerous surgical approaches to remove brain tumors depending on their size and location.
Radiation Therapy for Brain Cancer and Brain Tumors
Radiation therapy uses X-rays and other forms of light energy to destroy cancer cells in malignant tumors or to slow the growth of a benign brain tumor. Learn more about radiation therapy, or explore the types of radiation therapy used to treat brain tumors:
Chemotherapy for Brain Cancer
Chemotherapy drugs are medicines that kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy is rarely used as a stand-alone treatment for brain tumors; it is often used in combination with surgery and/or radiation. Researchers have pioneered different ways to get chemotherapy drugs into the brain, including surgically implanted wafers such as Gliadel.
Targeted Drug Therapy for Brain Tumors
Targeted drug therapies are medications that selectively attack specific cell traits to halt a tumor’s spread. Unlike chemotherapy, targeted therapies spare healthy tissue, so they generally have fewer, milder side effects.
Tumor Treating Fields
Tumor treating fields use painless electrical pulses to interrupt brain tumor cell division. This slows their growth and spread. The device is portable and resembles a swim cap connected to a small backpack. The device can cause local side effects, such as scalp irritation, and requires frequent head shaving.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are an important form of clinical research. They are designed to test new therapies or diagnostic techniques in patients. In general, clinical trials address whether a new treatment or technique is safe and more effective than existing therapies.
Follow-up Care and Rehabilitation After Brain Tumor Treatment
After completion of treatment, your brain tumor care team will help you prepare to leave the hospital, provide follow-up care, and coordinate any necessary rehabilitation services or home care.
What is MAT approved for?
Medications used in MAT are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and MAT programs are clinically driven and tailored to meet each patient’s needs. Research shows that a combination of medication and therapy can successfully treat these disorders, and for some people struggling with addiction, MAT can help sustain recovery.
How to contact SAMHSA for buprenorphine waiver?
Contact Us. For information on buprenorphine waiver processing, contact the SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) at 866- BUP-CSAT (866-287-2728) or [email protected]. (link sends email)
What is the best medication for alcohol use disorder?
Acamprosate, disulfiram, and naltrexone are the most common medications used to treat alcohol use disorder. They do not provide a cure for the disorder, but are most effective in people who participate in a MAT program. Learn more about the impact of alcohol misuse.
How to contact the Opioid Treatment Program Extranet?
For assistance with the Opioid Treatment Program Extranet, contact the OTP helpdesk at [email protected]. (link sends email) or 1-866-348-5741. Contact SAMHSA’s regional OTP Compliance Officers to determine if an OTP is qualified to provide treatment for substance use disorders. Last Updated.
How does MAT help?
The ultimate goal of MAT is full recovery, including the ability to live a self-directed life. This treatment approach has been shown to: 1 Improve patient survival 2 Increase retention in treatment 3 Decrease illicit opiate use and other criminal activity among people with substance use disorders 4 Increase patients’ ability to gain and maintain employment 5 Improve birth outcomes among women who have substance use disorders and are pregnant
What is MAT in medical?
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders. Medications used in MAT are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and MAT programs are clinically driven and tailored ...
How long can you use MAT?
These MAT medications are safe to use for months, years, or even a lifetime. As with any medication, consult your doctor before discontinuing use. Learn more about MAT for opioid use disorders.
